How to apply
You will need to apply separately for your PhD and your studentship.
To apply for the PhD, please use our online course application process which is quick and straightforward. More information on applying for a PhD at the University of Essex can be found on our application pages. When you apply for your PhD please state that you are applying for the project “Youth mental health and coastal communities.”
To apply for the Studentship, please email coastal@essex.ac.uk and attach:
- A personal statement (maximum 500 words) in support of your application.
- A research project proposal (maximum of 1000 words) that explicitly addresses the work you would like to carry out, detailing how it is linked to the particular programme theme and how it addresses the concerns detailed above.
- Contact details of two academic referees.
- CV/resume (2 pages maximum).
Please direct general inquiries to Emily T Murray, School of Health and Social Care at the University of Essex, email coastal@essex.ac.uk. With the subject ‘Coastal Studentship Application’.
Learn more about postgraduate research at the University of Essex.
You should apply for a place to study as soon as possible, and at the latest by Sunday 23 June 2024 at 11:59pm GMT.
It is likely that interviews will be held during the week of 15 July 2024.
Full details
Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, if you need to complete an application form and how you'll receive your funding.
Centre for Coastal Communities PhD Studentship - Terms and conditions for 2024-2025 entry (.pdf)
If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.